What Happened on October 9, 1953

Historical Events

Guyanese Constitution

British Prime Minister Winston Churchill aproves Guyanese Constitution

Konrad Adenauer Reelected

Konrad Adenauer elected Chancellor of West Germany


Famous Birthdays

  • Hank Pfister, American tennis star, born in Bakersfield, California
  • Tony Shalhoub, American actor (Wings, Monk, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel), born in Green Bay, Wisconsin

Famous Deaths

  • James Finlayson, Scottish-American stage, and silent and "talkie" film actor (Laurel and Hardy films), dies of a heart attack at 66
Died in 1953 1953 Highlights

About October 9, 1953

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 70 years, 6 months and 20 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Libra

Music Charts

  • UK #1 Song: Look At That Girl - Guy Mitchell